Growth in Ireland's manufacturing sector eased in June, pulling back from the four-year high recorded in the previous month.
The latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data indicates a moderation in the pace of expansion, though the sector remains firmly in growth territory.
Despite the slowdown in the headline figure, underlying activity remains strong.
Output, new orders, and employment all continued to grow robustly during the month, suggesting that demand for Irish-made goods has not yet cooled significantly.
The resilience in these sub-components points to sustained operational momentum within the industry.
The Irish data provides a contrast to broader regional trends.